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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 20, 1962

Page

8

Cockburn Inglis Vows In Duff Church In Morriston

The marriage of Miss Eileen Charlotte Inglis of Moffat to John Robert Cockburn of Puslinch was held in Duff's Presbyterian Church Morriston in a double wing ceremony. Relatives and friends attended as gowns in silk organza and peacock blue were worn. The couple will reside at 22 D'Arcy Street Perth Ontario where the groom serves as Agricultural Representative.

Duff's Presbyterian Church Morriston Eileen ‘Charlotte Inglis Moffat Russell Inglis John Robert Cockburn Puslinch E. S. Cockburn E.S. Cockburn Puslinceh L. H. Nanson Florence Inglis Mary Silvestre Guelph Marilyn Coverdale Dull's Church Ontario D'Arcy St Perth

Deer season split in Halton County amid objections

Halton County will have a single three day deer season this year while 18 other counties in Southern Ontario oppose the plan. The announcement notes deer population concerns and costly damage from vehicle collisions and crop damage, with Halton's estimated deer population around 4000.

Halton Wo Spa Tainister Hastings Prince Edward Brant Brice Dutterin Durhwan Northuutberland Frontena Grey Hal Haltan

Missionary Life Membership Honors at Knoa Church

Mrs. W McLeod and Miss Anderson are named life members in a WMS meeting at Knoa Church. Mr RR Parker introduced a study book on Christian missions in Formosa Hong Kong Okinawa. The event included scripture reading prayers and a roll call with missionary magazine renewals.

W. McLeod Anderson Knoa Church RR Parker Aerea Formosa Hong Kong Okinawa Parker D. Kennedy F. Anderson Spe Werg Voss Ro Clark Claud

Sunshiners Draw Nets $130 For Charity

Acton Ladies Auxiliary of the North Halton Retarded Children's Association hosted a Sunshine School fundraiser at the Community Centre foyer. Miss Madeleine Gibbons selected winning names from a hatbox as donors and gifts from Beardmore Co., Adams of Guelph, Cameo Shop, McKay's and others aided the draw, which raised over $130 for the Sunshine School in Hornby.

Acton Ladies North Halton Acton Adams of Guelph Don Ford Crescent St. Acton Jack Denny E. Youngblut Main St Florence Wilkin J. Hall Oshawa Cameo Shop Heather Ann Dumarsh Mill St. Acton Lay Fox McKay Paul Younghblut D. Price George Fryer Celanese Blankey Doug McEachern K. Alger Alger Norm Pi Doug Price Buckman

Wedding in Guelph Knox Church Welcomes Walters and Fair

Noreen Elizabeth Walters and Douglas Verdun Fair wed at Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph with Rev Forbes Thomson officiating and M H Bauer organist. Bride wore white organza and tafetta gown with seed pearl crown and french illusion veil. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Doris Fairless of Guelph. Attendants included Miss Shirley Walters as maid of honor and Margaret Walters Charlene Soutter as bridesmaids. Best man John E Fairless. ushers James Loutiet Mort Andrews. Reception at Rowat Hotel Guelph Club Room with Mrs Walters and other family in attendance. Newlyweds to reside in Guelph.

Guelph Knox Gladioli Fern Noreen Elizabeth Walters Douglas Verdun Forbes Thomson M. H. Bauer Rockwood Harold Walters Doris Fairless Jack , Fairless Een Alan Han Shirley Walters Margaret Walters Charlene Soutter Rookwood John E. Fairless James Loutiet Mort Andrews Acton Harold Watters Rowat Grooars

Joseph's C W L Honors Officers at Gash Hall

The Joseph’s C W L held its meeting at Gash Hall on Thursday September. The league director Bar Mangan opened with the league prayer. J Dobos conducted the business portion. A report on the annual boxe Suntion was presented. Gifts included a past president pin to Vis Ho Coles and a portrait presented to Miss D Gibbons. Mrs Doherty resigned and will be replaced as acting first vice president by Rene Beada, now president.

AL Junc Sadunwater eDeague League Bar Mangan Mes Doherty Acton Rene Beada Morgan Vis Ho Coles D Gibbons Sacred Heart of Jesus Jack Doherty

Fire Prevention Week Parade and Contests Planned in County

Can ada county-wide Fire Prevention Week events are planned by a Bureau group from five brigades Burlington Georgetown Milton Oakville and Ayton. The program runs October 7 to 13 with 6000 posters 10000 pamphlets and restaurant placemats. A Grade Five poster contest will award a banquet and trophies to winners. Oakville hosts a Blitz inspection and a church parade with 73 firefighters expected. Public broadcasts will promote the theme Think About Fire Wherever You Are.

Canada Bureau Burlington Georgetown Milton Oakville Ayton Butea Abo Warblitz TTA Cheel

Area News Covers Rally Day and Anniversary Events

Local area notes a Rally Day service with pins issued by Rev N Young, and a first wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Mac Herrington. Community updates include college moves for students, plans for Pine Prevention Week, fair results at Acton and Georgian Beach reunions, and visits among families including the Bourne and Benton households.

Area Bourne Shiley Manitoba Mr Bourne Ottawa A.C. Bourne Montreal England Roughley W.M.S Mitchell Lev A. C. Patterson Mils Crichton Bert Benton N. Young Peter Seholy Baggotville Quebec Peter Givan Royal Road Victoria Bac Bill Cahoon University of Toronto Luke Janssen Hamilton Daeal Hasan Chieh George Bandy Milton Hatton Tire Prevention Buran al Eyab Mac Herrington Bluebell Harry Johnny Brown Acton Fair Bluehill Gordon Quinton Meaford Kirkpatrick Littlepgay McDonald George Awit

Delegates Ask Bus Service Board Fails to Find Solution

Citizens protest lack of bus service for children at school in Sept meeting. Delegation from Norval requests transport for 19 youngsters. transportation chair cites time and route disruptions. Parents urge action as high school pickup prompts safety concerns.

Bus Service Board Lourtain Esquesing Servic Board Oo Indica Norval Doe Shertszell Bruce Nixon Albert Lecoter Transportaion Thime Jan Anawer Cater Transportation Committee Shettswell Trece Trice Bil Lawson Serioul Sec Trans Tad Penn Bowth Abe Chukbey Thaw Theo Holddren Toni oDustee Shirley Armstrong Bosal Rhone Gsins Sherrazett Cunningham Georgetown Marke Kransper Gordon Hume R.R Milton Lawson Hume Ham Se Tar

New School Opens With Staff Of Six Teachers

Over 200 attend the opening of Limehouse’s new stereom school on September 4. The staff includes six teachers and one part time teacher. Enrolment exceeds 200 pupils with Rally Day planned at Limehouse Presbyters Church on September 6.

All Limehouse Stewarttown Fimehouse Presbyters Church Santas School Asses Soahas Ethny Borg Casey le Pberg Baronte

KWOOD Hill Climbing Contest Draws Crowd at Acton Fair

Community events report from Acton Fair describes a crowded hill climbing contest and displays at the grounds. Funeral notices for Mrs Leslie and Mrs McNabb are noted, with services held in Guelph and Fergus. Local bands, exhibits, school work, and Pioneer Power Relocation photos are mentioned amid fair activities and preparations for Centennial celebrations.

Acton

Dig Basement For New Hall

A fragmented notice describes basement work for a new hall project. Readable fragments mention digging, port tasks, and various names or entities connected to the project, with unclear dates or locations.

Wonderful egg overview of essential amino acids

An egg contains the essential amino acids required for growth and maintenance of body tissues. The protein in eggs is unique because it provides all nine amino acids deemed essential for human nutrition.

Little girl's tale of medical procedure fear and pain

A young girl recalls promises of no pain before a needle was inserted, then she felt fear and fainted. Her account highlights anxiety around medical appointments and the emotional impact on children.

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